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Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes to Global Investors' Summit 2017 in Jharkhand
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended best wishes to the Global Investors' Summit 2017 in Jharkhand.
"Best wishes for @InvestJharkhand. May the deliberations in this Summit lead to fruitful outcomes that contribute to Jharkhand’s growth.
Investment generated from @InvestJharkhand will create several opportunities for people of the state and give wings to their aspirations.
Skills and determination of people of Jharkhand and proactive efforts of Jharkhand Government are bringing record development in the state.", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
India will create job opportunities for 70 lakh youths in coming months in Beauty & Wellness Entrepreneurship -Dr.Pandey
Government committed to provide easy loans like MUDRA to skilled youth for setting up own businesses
Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey said that India would be needing more than 70 lakh skilled manpower in coming months due to unleashing of economy. He said, more than 62 percent of India’s population is young and it is Prime Minister’s vision to make India as one of the largest skilled economy in the world.
Shri Pandey was speaking here at the 18th Annual Convocation Ceremony of VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition. The Minister said that apart from the regular 6,000 employees, VLCC has given employment to more than 2 lakh youths in the last couple of years. The Minister underlined that Beauty and Wellness business in India has a market potential of Rs 80,000 crore and can provide employment opportunities to lakhs of people, as everyone craves for a healthy and beautiful life in modern era. He also pointed out that this skilling course is an important tool of women empowerment as the students after training can set up wellness and beauty centres by availing easy loans like Mudra and can also motivate others for such gainful employment opportunities.
Dr Pandey said that the National Skill Development Mission , launched on July 15, 2015 under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has been steadily making progress. Nearly One Crore youth are being presently imparted skills training annually under various programs of the Government through Skill India Mission. He said, India is a young nation and a skilled workforce will be able to cater to not only the market demand within the country but also the global market.
Dr Pandey said that Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  is implementing a flagship scheme known as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  2016-20 on pan-India basis with an objective to provide skilling to one crore people under Short Term Training , Recognition of Prior Learning  and Special Project  across the country including the State of Madhya Pradesh over four years  with an outlay of Rs.12,000 crore. As on 12.06.2019, 52.12 lakh   candidates have been trained under the scheme in the country,
The Ministry has also taken initiative to set up Model Skill Centres called Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras  in districts across the country. As on date, 837 PMKKs have been allocated across the country covering 717 districts and 543 Parliamentary Constituencies. Out of allocated PMKKs, 610 PMKKs have already been set up.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh interacts with farmers and village representatives in Majalta area of district Udhampur in Jammu & Kashmir
Hitting back at the opposition parties and accusing them of misleading the innocent farmers, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today that contrary to the false propaganda being spread, as per the new legislation, the farmer can terminate the contract at any time and can withdraw from the contract agreement at any point without any penalty.
During an interaction with farmers and village representatives of Majalta area in district Udhampur in Jammu & Kashmir, Dr Jitendra Singh categorically stated that a contract agreement will guarantee the farmers to get the fixed price. Moreover, the new legislation clearly prohibits sale, lease or mortgage of farmers’ land, he said. Therefore, there is no substance in the allegation by Congress leaders that big companies will exploit farmers in the name of contract, he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, particularly for the farmers living in far flung and hilly areas, the new legislative arrangement will prove to be a boon. Elaborating further, he said, earlier many of the farmers harvested their crops and then reconciled to their fate of a middle man coming and picking up the entire crop and giving them a petty cost depending on his will and choice, he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh said if there is any government which has done the maximum for the farmers in the minimum time span of six years, it is the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Over the last six years, he recalled the numerous innovative reforms brought in by the Modi government which included Soil Health Card, PM KisanSammanNidhiYojna, Kisan Card, Micro-irrigation, creation of e-Mandis and FPOs.
Those who participated in the interaction included farmers from Thelora and surrounding Panchayats, representatives from village Kaley and surrounding areas. While advocate Amit Sharma conducted the interaction, others who spoke included Cap  Gopal Singh, Bishan Das and Suresh Kumar.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
A delegation of Central Secretariat officials calls on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and discusses promotion and other service matters with him
A delegation of Central Secretariat officials today met Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and discussed promotion related issues and other service matters with him.
After giving a patient hearing to the members of the delegation, the Minister said that the DoPT has consistently tried to sort out all the pending issues and even tried to appropriately address the cases pending in the courts.
The Minister recalled that over two years back, DoPT had carried out mass promotions of nearly 4,000 officials in different departments at different levels, which had been widely hailed. Some of these promotion orders were also issued, subject to the outcome of pending writ petitions, he recalled.
The members of the delegation conveyed their thanks to Dr Jitendra Singh for his highly responsive and generous attitude in resolving their service matters, whenever he is approached. They expressed confidence that with the Minister’s intervention, their issues will get resolved.
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Ministry of Defence
MoD employees to contribute one day salary to PM-CARES Fund; Rs 500 crore contribution expected
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the contribution of one day salary by the employees of Ministry of Defence to the PM-CARES Fund to fight Covid-19. It is estimated that around Rs 500 crore will be collectively provided by the Defence Ministry to the fund from various wings, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Defence PSUs and others.
The employees’ contribution is voluntary and those desirous of opting out will be exempted.
Ministry of Railways
“Swachhta Pakhwara” is being observed all over Indian Railways
Webinar on “Swachhata and Environment” organised by Railway Board through Northern Railway, in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme 
Intensive cleaning and sanitization of stations, trains, tracks, colonies and other railway establishments is being carried out with special focus on plastic waste management
'Swachhta Pakhwara' is being observed all over Indian Railways from 16th to 30th September 2020. During the inaugural day of Pakhwara, Swachhta pledge was administered to Railway employees at all Zonal Railway HQs, Divisional Offices and other establishments. During the Pakhwara, intensive cleaning and sanitization of stations, trains, tracks, colonies and other railway establishments is being carried out with special focus on plastic waste management. Masks, sanitisers are also being distributed. Use of IEC to create awareness for keeping the railway premises clean and safe including Covid-19 related precautions and webinars are also being organized. During this period, Railways will focus efforts on cleanliness of tracks, stations, drains, toilets, yards, depots etc.
Railway Board through Northern Railway, in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme , organised a webinar on “Swachhata and Environment” on 16.9.2020. Owing to the Covid pandemic, Webinar was held to flag off the “Swachhata Pakhwada” beginning from September 16 and ending on September 30, 2020 virtually.
During the webinar, speakers of repute and experts on environment from various government, private and non-governmental organisations addressed the participants. More than 100 officers from various departments of Indian Railways attended the Webinar. Issues highlighted during the session included :
• Steps taken by Indian Railways for proper solid waste management, saving of water and conservation of energy etc.
• Convergence of IR initiatives with Swachh Bharat Mission.
• Green Rating of Railway Stations.
• Combating plastic waste.
• Perspectives on circular economy.
Speakers who addressed the participants included Shri Arun Arora, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, Northern Railway, Shri Atul Bagai, Country Head UNEP India office, Ms. Dia Mirza, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador,
Mr. Afroz Shah, Advocate& UNEP Champion of the Earth, Shri Naveen Agarwal, Director SBM, Ministry of Housing & Urban affairs.
Dr. Prasad Modak, Founder, Environmental Management Centre, Mr. K.S. Venkatgiri, Executive Director CII GBC,
Ms. Chitra Mukherjee from Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group, Shri Biju Dominic, Chairman, Final Mile Consulting.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Prasar Bharati signs MoU with ICCR to promote Indian Culture
Prasar Bharati and Indian Council for Cultural Relations signed a Memorandum of Understanding today for promoting Indian culture. The performances of the eminent artists associated with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations  will be telecast on the national and International Channels of Doordarshan. The dance and music performances will be showcased on DD National, DD India, regional channels of Doordarshan and Prasar Bharati News Services  in the form of a weekly programme.
The MoU aims to bring forth the best of Indian Culture to the National and International audiences and provide TV and Digital platforms to the performing artists.
In collaboration with ICCR, Doordarshan will produce 52 half an hour episodes, based on cultural events/concerts/performances of music/dance organized by ICCR.
The MoU was signed between Shri Mayank Kumar Agrawal, Director General, Doordarshan and Shri Dinesh K Patnaik, Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations in the presence of Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Chief Executive Officer, Prasar Bharati, Shri D P S Negi, Member , Prasar Bharati and other senior officers from Prasar Bharati and Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
This MoU will be in operation for the period of three years from December 2021 till December 2024.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Bulbul’
The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Bulbul'  over westcentral & adjoining eastcentral Bay of Bengal moved northwards with a speed of 17 kmph during past 06 hours, and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 08th November, 2019, over north-west & adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal, near Latitude 18.5°N and Longitude 87.6°E, about 220 km south-southeast of Paradip , 350 km south-southwest of Sagar Islands  and 470 km south-southwest of Khepupara . It is very likely to intensify slightly till early morning of 9th November. It is very likely to move nearly northwards for some more time and re-curve northeastwards thereafter. It is very likely to cross West Bengal-Bangladesh Coasts between Sagar Islands  and Khepupara , across Sunderban delta by midnight of 9th November as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 110-120 Kmph gusting to 135 Kmph.
Under its influence, light to moderate rainfall very likely over north coastal districts of Odisha with isolated heavy falls over Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur and Bhadrak districts on 8th November; and heavy to heavy falls over Balasore, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur and Bhadrak districts on 9th November, 2019. Light to moderate rainfall at many places with isolated heavy falls over North & South 24 Parganas and east Medinipur districts on 8th November and heavy to heavy falls at a few places with extremely heavy falls at isolated places very likely over North & South 24 Parganas and east & west Medinipur districts on 9th November, 2019. Heavy to heavy falls at isolated places very likely over Howrah and Hooghly on 9th November, 2019.
Meanwhile, the Western Disturbance as a cyclonic circulation over Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining north Pakistan at mid-tropospheric levels is very likely to cause light precipitation over Western Himalayan Region on today and move east-northeastwards thereafter. Minimum temperature very likely to fall over northwest & adjoining central India by 2-4°C during next 3 days. A fresh feeble Western Disturbance is very likely to affect Western Himalayan region from 11th night onwards.
As also, the cyclonic circulation over northeast Arabian Sea & adjoining south Gujarat coast extending upto 2.1 km above mean sea level persists. The cyclonic circulation over Sri Lanka & neighbourhood between 1.5 & 3.1 km above mean sea level persists.
Special Service and Features
73rd REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS INV.O.CHIDAMBARANAR PORT TRUST
The 73rd Republic Day has been celebrated by V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust in a grand manner at Port’s School ground at 08:00 Hrs. on 26.01.2022.
The celebrations to mark the 73rd Republic Day of India commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by Shri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS., Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust. Thereafter, he took salute from Central Industrial Security Force Contingent .
In his Republic Day address, he stated that COVID-19 Pandemic has upended the landscape of global Maritime Trade, and in spite of that, VOC Port has handled 26.05 Million Tonnes of cargo and 5.93 Lakh TEUs of Containers during this financial year upto December 2021, registering an impressive growth rate of 10.37 %, when compared the corresponding period of last year.
He also stated that several events are being organised by the Port, as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of Indian Independence. Port has planned to establish Tamilnadu Maritime Heritage Museum & VOC Museum at the Port’s premises.
He also stated that, as a part of ‘Gati Sakthi’ initiative of Government of India, VOC Port has taken up number of projects like conversion of Berth No.9 as the third Container Terminal, Mechanisation of North Cargo Berth-3 and conversion of Berths 1,2,3 and 4 as container terminal.
While acknowledging the dedicated services, support and cooperation extended by the employees, Officers, Trade Unions, and Stakeholders for the growth achieved by V.O.Chidambaranar Port in the recent past, he sought the full-fledged support of Maritime community for fulfilling the Port’s vision to become the Transhipment hub of East Coast of India.
As the part of the celebration, Shri T.K. Ramachandran, I.A.S., Chairman, distributed the Traffic Performance Awards for the year 2020-21 for exemplary performance of Steamer Agents, Stevedores, Container Vessel Operators, Container Liners, Container Freight Stations, Custom House Agents, Exporters, Importers and Business Partners. He also distributed the Meritorious Awards to the officers and staff of various Departments of Port.
As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, he also handed over Steel Cots, Wheelchairs, Foam mattress, Bed Sheets, Pillows and Adult Diapers to the old age homes functioning under Thoothukudi District Administration at a total cost of Rs.5.20 Lakhs. On behalf of the Thoothukudi District Administration, Smt. Rathi Devi, District Social Welfare Officer, Thoothukudi District received the items.
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventive measures such as maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks and proper sanitization of the venue, as prescribed and recommended by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India were strictly adhered during the entire event.
The above details were released in the Press Release by V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, today
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO Payroll data: EPFO adds 16.82 lakh net subscribers in the month of May, 2022
The provisional payroll data of EPFO released on 20th July, 2022 highlights that EPFO has added 16.82 lakh net subscribers in the month of May, 2022. Year-on-year comparison of payroll data shows an increase of 7.62 lakh net subscribers in May, 2022 as compared to the net subscription in the month of May, 2021 last year.
Out of the total 16.82 lakh subscribers added during the month, around 9.60 lakh new members have been covered under the ambit of EPF & MP Act, 1952 for the first time. Approximately 7.21 lakh net subscribers exited but rejoined EPFO by changing their jobs within the establishments covered by EPFO and opted to continue their membership under the EPF Scheme, by transferring their funds instead of applying for final PF withdrawal. The new enrolment during the month is higher than the monthly average recorded during the last fiscal.
Age-wise comparison of payroll data indicates that the age-group of 22-25 years has registered the highest number of net enrolments with 4.33 lakh additions during May, 2022. This shows that many first-time job seekers are joining organised sector workforce in large numbers.
State-wise comparison of payroll figures highlights that the establishments covered in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Gujarat and Delhi to remain in lead by adding approximately 11.34 lakh net subscribers during the month, which is 67.42% of total net payroll addition across all age groups.
Gender-wise analysis indicates that net female payroll addition is approximately 3.42 lakh during the month and share of female enrolment is 20.39% of the net subscriber addition during the month of May, 2022.
The classification of industry-wise payroll data indicates that mainly two categories i.e. ‘expert services’  and ‘Trading-Commercial establishments’ constitute 50.51% of total subscriber addition during the month. Apart from this, a growing trend has been noted in other industries like ‘Building & Construction industry’, ‘Garments Making’, ‘Financing Establishment’, ‘Hotel’ and ‘Íron and Steel’ during the month.
The payroll data is provisional since the data generation is a continuous exercise, as updation of employee record is a continuous process. The previous data hence gets updated every month. From the month of April-2018, EPFO has been releasing payroll data covering the period September, 2017 onwards.
EPFO’s payroll is a part of the organized sector workforce for those establishments which are covered under the provisions of Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The same is calculated in terms of number of establishments which comes under the purview of EPFO and the number of subscribers whose contributions are being deposited by filing monthly ECRs  by the employers.
Ministry of Communications
Extension of last date to receive comments/counter-comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  had released a Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector” on June, 19, 2023. The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper from Stakeholders was fixed as July 17, 2023 and for counter-comments as August 01, 2023.
Keeping in view the requests of stakeholders for extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter-comments upto July 31, 2023 and August 16, 2023 respectively.
The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form to Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Advisor , TRAI, on the email id: advbbpa@trai.gov.in.
Department of Atomic Energy
Dr Jitendra Singh delivers keynote address at ‘Parmanu Tech 2019’
The Union Minister of State  of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh delivered the keynote address at the ‘Parmanu Tech 2019’ conference, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Atomic Energy , here today. The conference discussed issues related to Nuclear Energy and Radiation Technologies.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India has covered a long journey since inception of Atomic Energy programme by Dr Homi Bhabha based on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. He said that India has achieved a unique place in the international community for progress in space technology as well as nuclear energy. He said India has always used technology for constructive use and never for destructive purpose. The Minister said that it is a dilemma that most of the societal applications of nuclear energy are not much known to the people. He emphasized that focused efforts are required to create an awareness about benefits of nuclear energy and to allay the fears about radiation and its harms. Dr Singh added that nuclear energy will be a big and cost-effective source of energy in future when the other sources of power are gradually depleting.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that one of the biggest achievements of the Government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during the last five years is that the nuclear energy plants have moved to other parts of the country also including Gorakhpur in Haryana.
The Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, Shri K. N. Vyas said that the conference aims at showcasing the societal applications that DAE is pursuing. He said that role of radio isotopes in industry and health care is well known.
During the conference sector specific sessions were held with Panel discussions on the following topics:
i). Health care: Nuclear Medicine and Radiation therapy – Care to cure, with themes including Cancer care , Radio-pharmaceuticals & RIA kits, Gamma Chambers, Blood irradiators, Bhabhatron, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Neurosurgery and international cooperation, etc.
ii). Food Preservation, Agricultural & Industrial Applications: From farms to factories – Serving the National Cause, with themes including Nisargruna, Food Irradiator, improved seeds varieties, water purification technologies, urban waste management technologies, industrial application of radioisotopes and radiation technologies particularly in petroleum industry for monitoring process lines, breakdown maintenance, dredging operations in sea ports, non-destructive techniques, technologies developed by ECIL and Heavy Water Board.
iii). Showcasing India’s capabilities in Nuclear Energy: Energy Security with environmental responsibility – the Onward March, with themes including GCNEP and India’s Nuclear power programme.
The senior officers of the DAE and foreign diplomats were also present on the occasion.